Rand, Gerald 'Gerry'
Gerry Rand of Clarksburg and formerly of Brantford, passed away at Errinrung Residence in Thornbury on Friday November 15, 2019 at the age of 66.
Gerry is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, the former Denise Potts of Clarksburg and by his daughters Erin Alexandra Cox and her partner Peter Moreau of Clarksburg, Lauren Elizabeth Rand and her husband Luca Di Somma of Edinburgh, Scotland and by his son Evan Thomas Rand and his wife Christianne of Pettawawa. He will be the sorely missed Papa of grandchildren Logan and Ali Cox and Mason and Owen Rand.
Gerry was a dear brother to sisters Carol Rand and her partner Michael Stephenson of Ancaster and Karen Pascoe of Greenwich Connecticut.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration of Gerry’s life will be conducted at the McCleister Funeral Home in Brantford on Thursday November 21st at 11 a.m. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m.
If so desired and as your expression of sympathy donations to the Parkinson Society or Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation – Movement Disorder Research Centre would be appreciated and may be made directly www.tgwhf.ca/tribute or through the Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford at www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
Visitation: MCCleister Funeral Home, Brantford from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:00 AM
Memorial Celebration at McCleister Funeral Home in Brantford at 11 a.m.
Make a donation in memory of Gerald 'Gerry' Rand
Donations: Toronto General/Western Hosp Fndn -Movement Disorders Research Centre or Parkinson SocietyDonate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Dear Denise and family. So very sorry to hear about Gerry. His memory will always be a special treasure. Praying for strength and peace for you all as you make this most difficult journey.
Sincerely
Dawn,Ted and family
Monday, November 18, 2019
Dear Denise – so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for the strength & peace found in all the precious memories that you & your family made sure happened.
Sherri King
Monday, November 18, 2019
Dear Denise and family – Sarah and I were so sorry to hear the news of Gerry’s passing. He was a wonderful guy. I’ll remember him as being a very kind person – he was sure great to me when we first moved to Ontario.
I’ve also never met anyone as passionate about a hobby as Gerry was about fishing!
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Tim Curry
Monday, November 18, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Rand’s passing.
I was very lucky to have Mr Rand as a math teacher at Pauline Johnson. A fantastic teacher who will be missed.
Condolences to the family
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Dear Denise and Family,
I am so very sorry to receive the news of Gerry’s passing. I hold many memories of happy times with the Rand family in Brantford. You are all in my thoughts.
Beverley Biggar
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Sorry to hear of Mr. Rand’s passing. He was my science teacher in 1988. He was kind, witty and loved to talk about fishing. What I remember most was the time our class spent on a local stream, studying the trout he loved so much. I wonder how many students he inspired to care about nature, or pursue a career in environmental science. I’m sure I’m one of many! Rest in Peace Mr. Rand – I hope the fish are biting where you are.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Dear Denise and family,
So very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Thinking of you, Dale Murdoch (Diabetes Grey Bruce)